CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 43
Maine · Penobscot County · 5,257 residents · 8.296 sq mi
Notable rankings
#40highest population in ME5,257#57highest rent burden in ME55.7%#64lowest young in ME38.8 yrs#76lowest short commute in ME18.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 43 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,385. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $277,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,257
+17%since 2020
from 4,489 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
634 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 541 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−8%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,385
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,131 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,191
+21%since 2020
from $31,677 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−6%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Other services5.8%
Retail trade5.5%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $891 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+2%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,453)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,898)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.2%(271)
Diversity Score16.1%(848)
Diversity Score
16
+711%since 2020
from 2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
+27%since 2020
from 14.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
58.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $78,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $277,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Penobscot CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024